Policy Officer, Intergovernmental

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the public Administration Group, Cabinet and Governance Branch as a Policy Officer, Intergovernmental at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Cabinet and Governance Branch provides high-quality, strategic analysis and advice on public sector administration and workforce matters and the institutions of government, including the Office of the Governor, Parliament, Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission, the Victorian Public Sector Commission and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

The Policy Officer in the Intergovernmental team plays an essential role in supporting relations between Victoria, the Commonwealth and other states and territories. The Policy Officer will work with senior staff to contribute to Victoria's intergovernmental engagement by supporting and coordinating strategic policy advice to the Premier and senior executives on intergovernmental issues and providing logístical support for Victoria's participation in key intergovernmental meetings and events, including National Cabinet. As required, the Policy Officer may also support work being undertaken by the Public Administration group and wider department.

**About you**
- Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines, effectively balance competing demands and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic and complex environment, including readily adapting to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and ability to constructively deal with stakeholder issues.
- Demonstrated project delivery skills and ability to monitor progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.

**The closing date for this position is Thursday, 23rd October 2025.**

**How to apply**
- a resume
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

**This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.**

**Other relevant information**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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